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Thursday, 10 August 2017

Zucchini - Courgette Orzo Pasta Salad

There is nothing fancy about this Orzo Pasta Salad, though I must admit it is quite colourful.

It was made last week for the working week, again making the most of my Zucchini aka courgettes growing in my garden, this time the stripy kind called Courgette Squash Striato di Napoli.

I say its not fancy as its made with odd bits of vegetable either in the fridge or the vegetable basket like red and yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes and wilting rocket. The dressing is simple made with equal part good olive oil and white wine vinegar and seasoned to taste. I usually throw in some chopped cucumber, but that is where the Zucchini comes into play, it replaces the cucumber for crunch.

This makes me think of the M&S orzo salad that I always think a waste to buy (and so never do) as it doesn't have much in it. Yours is much nicer and obviously all the better for being homemade and thus not overpriced!

Thanks Kari. I agree - i have seen the M&S versions, and confess I do go there sometimes to see what they have for inspiration, but this salad though I am pleased you like, its a little uninspiring but at least i am using homegrown glut of courgettes, and yes agree not overprices at all.